- Botanical Name: Corchorus olitorius
- Sow Spring to Autumn. Winter too in tropical regions.
- Harvest in as little as 6 weeks
Also known as Nalta Jute, Bush Okra and many other names, this multipurpose plant is grown from Africa to Asia but is particularly popular in Egypt.
Grown for its delicious leaves and shoots that are cooked similarly to Spinach. Pick young shoots and leaves regularly to delay flowering and extend harvest.